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Tea jar

Gorodayu Shonzui

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Tea jar with a rounded body and a short neck. The jar has a lid with a small hole in the center. The body features a wide band of oval medallions containing figurative designs. The medallions are surrounded by geometric patterns and starbursts. The jar has a band of scrollwork at the bottom. The overall design is in black and white. The artist is Gorodayu Shonzui.

Artwork Details

Date
early 16th century
Medium
White porcelain decorated with blue under the glaze (Arita ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
582 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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